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adjective

Definition of handicappednext
as in hindered

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verb

past tense of handicap
as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of the baseball player's small size did not handicap him in the least

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Recent Examples of handicapped
Adjective
Cassar had argued Schwally was a handicapped driver whose right leg locked up on the gas pedal when the crash happened, and that his blood alcohol test was inaccurate. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Ramsey County deputies also were responsible for traffic control on Rice Street between Aurora Avenue and Interstate 94, and for a parking ramp used that day for parking for people with handicapped placards, Fletcher said. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Verb
The Detroit Pistons entered Thursday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden handicapped with both centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions for their brawl against the Charlotte Hornets before the All-Star break. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026 Some severely bad picks and process in the first round have handicapped the Packers’ ceiling tremendously. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handicapped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicapped
  1. encumbered
  2. hampered
  3. hindered
  4. impeded
  5. embarrassed
  6. obstructed
Adjective
  • Now Democrats have a chance to replace Platner with a new candidate—someone who is, perhaps, less encumbered—and redouble their efforts to flip Collins’s seat.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of encumbered
Verb
  • Mizzou had nine penalties for 90 yards, including five in the first half, that hampered the offense.
    — PJ Green September 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After injuries hampered his senior season, Bass-Moore encouraged her son to finish his final year of high school and not enroll early at Notre Dame.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hampered
Verb
  • His company’s growth is being hindered by its inability to hire people fast enough.
    — Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Regional insecurity has also hindered efforts to detect and contain the outbreak.
    — STEPHANIE PSAKI, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hindered
Verb
  • The ongoing conflict that has driven people from their homes in Iran as well as an internet shutdown and a lack of full cooperation from the two governments partially impeded the team's efforts to get information.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The ongoing conflict that has driven people from their homes in Iran as well as an internet shutdown and a lack of full cooperation from the two governments partially impeded the team’s efforts to get information.
    — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of impeded
Verb
  • Yeah, the Cardinals — led by rookie head coach Mike LaFleur, the Rams’ former offensive coordinator — embarrassed the Bolts at home.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The disclosure embarrassed senior officials, led to White House aide Scooter Libby’s conviction for perjury, later commuted, and drew intense political scrutiny.
    — Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of embarrassed
Verb
  • And there are a handful of seats at the top of the upper deck adjacent to the scoreboards that have obstructed views of one corner of the field, so few dozen fans will find a less than premium experience.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Reigns was obstructed from doing his usual moves without feeling any pain.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of obstructed

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“Handicapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicapped. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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